Ocypetes Explained

Ocypetes is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:^{[1] [2]}

• Ocypetes crassicollis (Laporte & Gory, 1837)
• Ocypetes descarpentriesi (Cobos, 1973)
• Ocypetes golbachi (Cobos, 1973)
• Ocypetes irroratus (Gory, 1840)

Appearance

Medium-sized, usually matte, dark. The secondary covering wings are pulled out to a "tail" behind.

Habits

The adult beetles like to visit flowers similar to most other species of beetles.

Prevalence

The genus lives in southern South America (specifically Argentina).

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Ocypetes . Bellamy, C. L. . 2013 . A Checklist of World Buprestoidea . 7 Sep 2021.
2. Web site: Short-tailed Swift articles - Encyclopedia of Life.